Illini athletes sound off

By Compiled Peter Bailey-Wells

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Melissa Kopinski | Women’s Tennis

Who is your favorite actor/actress and why? 

“Joaquin Phoenix. He’s an immensely talented individual.” 

What’s your favorite candy? 

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“Sour Patch Kids.” 

What’s your favorite Illini team to root for, besides your own?

“Illini men’s tennis. I’m slightly biased.” 

If you had a catchphrase, what would be? 

“Let the good times roll.” 

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Allie Bauch | Softball

Who is your favorite actor/actress and why? 

“Channing Tatum, because he is appealing to the eye.” 

What’s your favorite candy? 

“Sour Skittles. I could chew on Sour Skittles all day.” 

What’s your favorite Illini team to root for, besides your own?

“Baseball. They are really good and fun to watch.” 

If you had a catchphrase, what would be? 

“After a big hit I always yell, ‘Oh yeah, baby!’ My teammates always make fun of me for it.” 

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Britten Petrey | Women’s Track and Field 

Who is your favorite actor/actress and why?

“Channing Tatum, because he is cute and plays so many roles.” 

What’s your favorite candy? 

“Milk Duds.”

What’s your favorite Illini team to root for, besides your own?

“Wrestling team.” 

If you had a catchphrase, what would be? 

“Let’s do this.” 

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Will Krug | Baseball

Who is your favorite actor/actress and why? 

“Tom Hanks. He’s done a lot of great movies and produced a lot of great stuff.”

What’s your favorite candy? 

“Skittles.”

What’s your favorite Illini team to root for, besides your own?

“Soccer.”

If you had a catchphrase, what would be? 

“Probably something from “Top Gun” (‘Talk to me, Goose’).”